Clinton County Inmate Population

Clinton County inmate population records are maintained by the Clinton County Sheriff's Office in Plattsburg, Missouri. This page covers how to access the online jail roster, contact the detention center, and submit public records requests under Missouri's Sunshine Law.

Clinton County Sheriff's Office and Detention Center

The Clinton County Detention Center is located at 207 N. Main St., Suite 6, Plattsburg, MO 64477. The facility has a capacity of 40 inmates and is staffed by seven detention officers. Sheriff Larry Fish leads the office, with Chief Deputy Trevor Ballard managing daily operations. The sheriff's main line is 816.539.2156, and the office email is info@clintoncosheriff.org.

The main website for the Clinton County Sheriff's Office is at clintoncosheriff.org. The site provides access to the online inmate roster and department contact details. Administrative hours run Monday through Friday 8 AM to 4 PM, with Wednesday hours extended from 11 AM to 7 PM. The detention center is staffed around the clock for booking and custody questions.

Clinton County covers 423 square miles and had a 2020 census population of 21,184. The county is part of the Kansas City metro statistical area. The detention center handles pretrial detainees and short-sentenced inmates. Major enforcement operations in the county have periodically led to spikes in bookings. In April 2025, a drug enforcement operation resulted in 21 arrests and 52 indictments, briefly increasing the inmate population at the facility.

The Clinton County Sheriff's Office website at clintoncosheriff.org provides the online roster, visitation scheduling links, and contact details for the detention center in Plattsburg.

How to Search Clinton County Inmate Population Records

The online roster at clintoncosheriff.org is updated daily. It lists both current inmates and those released within the past 48 hours. Each entry shows name, identifying details, arrest information, booking details, bond amount, charges, and mugshots. This is the fastest way to look up someone in Clinton County custody without calling the jail.

Call 816.539.2156 if you need a same-day confirmation of someone's custody status. Staff can verify booking information over the phone. For inmate information not available online, or for historical booking data, submit a written records request under the Missouri Sunshine Law. The records custodian at the sheriff's office handles these requests.

For inmates no longer held at the county level, use the Missouri DOC offender search at web.mo.gov/doc/offSearchWeb/. Clinton County inmates sentenced to state prison are typically sent to the Western Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center in St. Joseph or another DOC facility depending on their classification. The DOC system updates nightly and tracks active inmates as well as those on probation and parole.

Detention Facility Operations

The Clinton County Detention Center operates a 40-bed facility with round-the-clock staffing. Seven detention officers manage the daily operation. Booking records are kept for all intakes and include the full details of each arrest. The roster is divided between current inmates and recent releases, making it easy to track both active custody and short-term releases.

Money deposits for inmate accounts are handled through JailATM. A kiosk is available in the jail lobby, and online deposits can be made through the JailATM website. For support, call JailATM at 870-627-5476. Inmate phone accounts are set up through NCIC. Video visits are the primary visitation option at this facility, with no traditional in-person contact visits available.

Commissary is operated by Stellar Services. Inmates can purchase approved items through the commissary program during scheduled ordering periods. Check with the detention center for the current commissary schedule and approved item list.

Visitation at Clinton County Detention Center

Clinton County Detention Center uses video-only visitation. There are no in-person contact visits at this facility. All visits happen through video kiosks. Onsite video kiosks are available in the lobby during visiting hours. Remote visits can also be arranged through the NCIC website, which lets family and friends visit from home without coming to the jail.

Visiting hours at Clinton County are weekdays from 5 PM to 10 PM. Weekend hours run from 8 AM to 10 PM. Sessions last 15 minutes. You must schedule a visit in advance. Walk-ins may not be accommodated depending on current capacity and scheduling. Check the Clinton County Sheriff's website or call 816.539.2156 to confirm current scheduling procedures before planning a visit.

Mail is accepted at the detention center. Inmates receive mail through the US Postal Service. The sender's full name and return address must appear on the envelope. Address mail to the inmate's full name and include the facility address: 207 N. Main St., Suite 6, Plattsburg, MO 64477. Check with the facility about any restrictions on mail content or format.

Missouri Sunshine Law and Records Requests

Clinton County inmate records are public under Missouri Sunshine Law, Chapter 610 RSMo. Under § 610.011, all government records are presumed open to the public. The sheriff's office must respond to records requests within three business days under § 610.023. Copying fees are capped at 10 cents per standard page under § 610.026.

Arrest logs, booking records, and incident reports are available under § 610.100. Submit requests to the records custodian at the Clinton County Sheriff's Office. You can send requests by email to info@clintoncosheriff.org or by mail to 207 N. Main St., Suite 6, Plattsburg, MO 64477. Include a description of the records you need, a date range if applicable, and your contact information. The office will notify you of any fees before processing the request.

VINE Link at vinelink.com provides free custody alerts for inmates held at Clinton County Detention Center and throughout the Missouri corrections system.

State Resources and VINE Link

Register at vinelink.com to get notified when a Clinton County inmate's status changes. The service is free, and you can set up alerts by phone, text, or email. VINE Link covers both county jails and state prisons, so coverage continues if an inmate is transferred from the Clinton County facility to a state institution.

The Missouri Department of Corrections main office is at (573) 751-2389. The nearest state reception facility for northwest Missouri inmates is the Western Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center at 3401 Faraon, St. Joseph, MO 64506, phone (816) 387-2158. Crossroads Correctional Center at 1115 East Pence Road, Cameron, MO 64429, phone (816) 632-2727, is another nearby option. Active state inmates can be found through web.mo.gov/doc/offSearchWeb/.

Cities in Clinton County

Clinton County's largest city is Plattsburg, the county seat. No cities in Clinton County have a dedicated inmate population page on this site. All inmate population records for Clinton County residents are processed by the county sheriff's office in Plattsburg.

Nearby Counties

These counties share borders with Clinton County in northwest Missouri. Each operates its own detention facility.